ROME
As they crossed into the gates of Hanaerum, bells tolled in the lower city alerting their presence. Their party was one to be ignored.
Citizen’s stared open mouthed in shock as the large army rode through, some of them with scars and others, albeit healthy, with menacing expressions brought about by fatigue. Long had the thrill of their victory faded leaving behind exhaustion and muscle soreness.
Rome was not immune to this phenomenon and wore his scowl even bolder than most because he’d not been given time with Elora at all during their trip.
Skye worried he might scare her off with his intensity since his emotions were still high and besides the girl needed rest after the ordeal she’d been through.
The doctor he’d ordered to look over her reported she was in excellent health an
